Mercedes-Benz W201 Vs. W124, which one will be more convenient?

W201 Vs W124, looking for facts to distinguish these two series of Mercedes will lead one to two different worlds of Mercedes. Because the w201 is a compact class and the w124 is a mid-sized option. With different body styles, dimensions, and of course, different price ranges, they have completely different performances.

Moreover, the engines of these two series for the different years will be different. Overall, they are completely different options. Still confused about which one to choose? Please read through the details we have illustrated below to confidently choose one.

W201 Vs. W124

Both the W201 and W124 are two different versions of Mercedes Benz of different series. Specifically, the w201 is an entry-level luxury car, and the w124 is an affordable mid-size vehicle. As of the production year, one came into the market in 1982 and was in production till 1993. Another one was in production from 1984 to 1997. These two amazing cars serve two different purposes in the automotive industry.

Looking for differences between these two? Well, the first thing one will notice is the size and body style of these two. Specifically, the w201 is smaller in size than the w124. Also, they have different body styles to be precious. We will describe the possible differences they share in the table below in an organized way.

Table: W201 Vs. W124

W201	W124
Officially launched under Mercedes 190 class.	Officially launched under Mercedes E-class.
The body style is a 4-door saloon.	Body styles are saloon (W 124), estate (S 124), coupé (C 124), cabriolet (A 124), limousine (V 124), rolling chassis (F 124), and long-wheelbase rolling chassis (VF 124).
Mercedes-Benz is the manufacturer.	Daimler-Benz is the manufacturer.
Falls into the class of Compact executive car	Falls into the class of the mid-size car.
Both petrol and diesel option are available.	Both the petrol and diesel option is available.
The wheelbase is 104.9 inches.	The wheelbase is 110.2 inches for the saloon/estate, 106.9 inches for the coupé/convertible, and 141.7 inches for the limousine.
Less fuel economy than the w124.	More fuel economy than the w201
Less spacious and comfortable than the other one	More spacious and comfortable.
Less expensive than the other one.	More expensive than w201.

What are the different engines W201 and W124 have from the beginning?

Looking for a new or old car to buy, the first and most important thing people look for is the engine because this is the one which will power the car and decide most of the performance of the car. As for two popular Mercedes Benz, w201 and w124, they share different engine options. Let’s see what they will offer to their consumer.

W201 engines

Displacement	Configuration	Power	Max Speed	Model
1,997 cc	I4 8V	90 PS	109 mph	190
105 PS	115 mph
1,737 cc	107 PS	115 mph	190 E 1.8
1,797 cc	109 PS	115 mph	190 E 1.8
1,997 cc	122 PS	122 mph	190 E, 190 E 2.0
2,298 cc	136 PS	124 mph	190 E 2.3
2,597 cc	I6 12V	166 PS	133 mph	190 E 2.6
2,299 cc	I4 16V	185 PS	143 mph	190 E 2.3-16
177 PS	140 mph
170 PS	137 mph
2,498 cc	204 PS	146 mph	190 E 2.5-16
194 PS	143 mph
2,498 cc /2,463 cc	I4 16V AMG p/p	225 PS	152 mph
2,463 cc	I4 16V Evolution	194 PS	143 mph	190 E 2.5-16 Evolution I
2,463 cc	I4 16V Evolution II	235 PS	155 mph	190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
1,997 cc	I4 8V Diesel	72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp)	100 mph	190 D (2.0)
75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)	100 mph	190 D (2.0)
2,199 cc	73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp)	100 mph	190 D 2.2
2,497 cc	I5 10V Turbo Diesel	94 PS (69 kW; 93 hp)	109 mph	190 D 2.5
122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)	119 mph	190 D 2.5 Turbo

W124 Engines

Table: W124 Diesel engines

Engine	Power	Torque	Maximum speed
2.0 8V (200)	105 PS	160 N⋅m	187 km/h
2.0 8V	109 PS	170 N⋅m
2.0 8V (E 200)	118 PS	172 N⋅m	175–190 km/h
2.3 8V	132 PS	198 N⋅m	204 km/h
2.0 16V	136 PS	190 N⋅m	183–200 km/h
2.3 8V	136 PS	205 N⋅m	185–200 km/h
2.2 16V	150 PS	210 N⋅m	193–210 km/h
2.6 12V	160 PS	220 N⋅m	200–215 km/h
2.6 12V	166 PS	230 N⋅m	210–218 km/h
2.6 12V	170 PS	240 N⋅m	212 km/h
3.0 12V	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)	255 N⋅m	207–225 km/h
3.0 12V	188 PS	260 N⋅m	207–228 km/h
2.8 24V	193 PS	270 N⋅m	213–230 km/h
2.8 24V	197 PS	270 N⋅m	213–230 km/h
3.0 24V	220 PS	265 N⋅m	217–237 km/h
3.2 24V	220 PS	310 N⋅m	235–243 km/h
3.6 24V AMG	272 PS	385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft)	250 km/h
4.2 32V (E 420)	279 PS	400 N⋅m	250 km/h
4.2 32V (400E 4.2 AMG)	312 PS	425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft)	250 km/h
5.0 32V (500E)	326 PS	480 N⋅m	250 km/h
5.0 32V (E 500)	320 PS	480 N⋅m	250 km/h
6.0 32V AMG	381 PS	580 N⋅m	250 km/h
2.0 8V D	72 PS	124 Nm	160 km/h
2.0 8V D (200D/E 200 DIESEL)	75 PS	126 N⋅m	160–180 km/h
2.5 10V D (250D)	90 PS	154 N⋅m	175 km/h
2.5 10V D (E250 DIESEL)	94 PS	158 N⋅m	160–165 km/h
3.0 12V D	109 PS	185 N⋅m	190 km/h
2.5 20V D	113 PS	173 N⋅m	190 km/h
3.0 12V D	113 PS	191 N⋅m	175–190 km/h
2.5 10V TD	122 PS	225 N⋅m	195 km/h
2.5 10V TD	126 PS	231 N⋅m	190–195 km/h
3.0 24V D	136 PS	210 N⋅m	187–200 km/h
3.0 12V TD	143 PS	267 N⋅m	202 km/h
3.0 12V TD	147 PS	273 N⋅m	186–200 km/h

Table: W124 petrol engines

Engine	Power	Torque	Maximum speed
2.0 8V (200)	105 PS	160 N⋅m	187 km/h
2.0 8V	109 PS	170 N⋅m
2.0 8V (E 200)	118 PS	172 N⋅m	175–190 km/h
2.3 8V	132 PS	198 N⋅m	204 km/h
2.0 16V	136 PS	190 N⋅m	183–200 km/h
2.3 8V	136 PS	205 N⋅m	185–200 km/h
2.2 16V	150 PS	210 N⋅m	193–210 km/h
2.6 12V	160 PS	220 N⋅m	200–215 km/h
2.6 12V	166 PS	230 N⋅m	210–218 km/h
2.6 12V	170 PS	240 N⋅m	212 km/h
3.0 12V	180 PS	255 N⋅m	207–225 km/h
3.0 12V	188 PS	260 N⋅m	207–228 km/h
2.8 24V	193 PS	270 N⋅m	213–230 km/h
2.8 24V	197 PS	270 N⋅m	213–230 km/h
3.0 24V	220 PS	265 N⋅m	217–237 km/h
3.2 24V	220 PS	310 N⋅m	235–243 km/h
3.6 24V AMG	272 PS	385 N⋅m	250 km/h
4.2 32V (E 420)	279 PS	400 N⋅m	250 km/h
4.2 32V (400E 4.2 AMG)	312 PS	425 N⋅m	250 km/h
5.0 32V (500E)	326 PS	480 N⋅m	250 km/h
5.0 32V (E 500)	320 PS	480 N⋅m	250 km/h
6.0 32V AMG	381 PS	580 N⋅m	250 km/h

Which one to select among W124 and w201?

If one asks which option will be more convenient, we will say that both of the options are different. One is a smaller car, and the other one is bigger. If one is looking for a spacious option, they should go for the w201. This is also the most comfortable option one can choose from. Besides, the w201 is the most affordable one in this case. However, choosing the right one always depends on the preference and needs of the buyers, which will be different for different persons.

Conclusion

If one is going for Mercedes, then tucking into two options is hard. Because this is a huge manufacturer yet, they have a different option. Whichever series and model they pick, this will be unique from the others. One can easily distinguish the best option according to their need.

As for the pick between w124 and w201, these two also are completely different options for different series. Hopefully, the discussion above on W201 Vs. W124 has helped clarify and select what is best for an individual user.